Home Burial is the debut album from Northern Ireland’s Arborist, aka songwriter Mark McCambridge, a long standing favourite of MM since the release of his marvellous debut single Twisted Arrow in 2015. The album will see a release on the 11th November. Ranging from bleak Americana to melodic indie rock, the songs on the album deal with death, ageing and family. Blending layered harmonies, atmospheric guitars, … Continue reading Debut Album From Arborist
A cracking collection of nine brand new tunes gathered from this week for you. We have the return of Grandaddy, a reverential cover of the Modern Lovers by Sunflower Bean, and tastes from new records by Weyes Blood, Howe Gelb, Marissa Nadler and TOY and, as they always say, much more besides. All yours… Grandaddy – Way We Won’t Allah-Las – Terra Ignota TOY – I’m … Continue reading Nine Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Revolution is the brilliant second single from Van William of WATERS and (previous MM faves) Port O’Brien fame. It is much more reminiscent of the latter, and also features the glorious harmonies of Swedish duo First Aid Kit. Listen below. An absolute gem. Continue reading Van William – Revolution (featuring First Aid Kit)
Time for the latest post in our Nickel In The Jukebox series. Ten new tracks, ten decisions to make. Hit or miss… over to you. James Edge & The Mindstep – Four Two Four [RIYL: Mutant folk, Gong, Frank Zappa] John Alcabean – Fire [RIYL: Riotous noise-rock, Drenge, Wolf Alice] Moddi – A Matter Of Habit [RIYL: Protest songs, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez] Palm … Continue reading Nickel In The Jukebox (Vol. 23)
Breakfast Is A Scam is the last single to be shared from The Survivalist’s new album Plagiarism is the Sincerest Form of Stealing. It is another typically dark, and typically catchy number, laced through with mordant dark humour from the self-styled apocalyptic folk duo. Stream/download it here. Continue reading The Survivalists – Breakfast Is A Scam
NOTS – No Novelty Slim Cessna’s Auto Club – Commandment 7 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Jesus Alone Las Kellies – I Don’t Care Wovenhand – Golden Blossom Kevin Devine – No History Cherry Glazerr – Told You I’d Be With The Guys Adam Torres – Juniper Arms Devendra Banhart – Saturday Night Public Access T.V. – End Of An Era John Murry … Continue reading Twelve Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
Orchestral-folk maestros Loch Lomond will release their new album Pens From Spain tomorrow. We’ve already shared a couple of tracks from it, but now you can stream the whole album below. Enjoy. Continue reading Stream Loch Lomond’s New Album Pens From Spain
The Devil Makes Three’ have shared the latest track off their upcoming album, a concept project, Redemption & Ruin. It is a cover of Ralph Stanley’s classic I Am The Man, Thomas and is one of twelve hand-picked songs that shares the repertoire and legacy that have inspired The Devil Makes Three since before they even founded the band. Listen below. Continue reading The Devil Makes Three – I Am The Man, Thomas
The new Handsome Family album Unseen is rapidly becoming one of our most played, and is another fabulous addition to their catalogue of twisted, gothic tinged Americana. The latest track to be shared is Tiny Tina, which tells “the tragic story of tiny-horse-meeting gone awry.” Rennie Spark describes it thus, “Every year at the state fair I went determined to see Tiny Tina the world’s … Continue reading Another From The Handsome Family
After a week’s break, we’re back with our regular round up of the best new tunes of the past seven days. It includes the return of a number of MM regulars too: No Age, The Growlers and Pop. 1280 as well a stunning new track from Annie Hardy (ex of Giant Drag) and plenty more besides. So then, ten cracking songs – dive in. Pop. … Continue reading Ten Songs You Should Have Heard This Week
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